WOLVES had been waiting for more than 25 years for an away victory in the top flight ever since Steve Mardenborough’s solitary goal at Anfield in January 1984.

But it ended on one glorious evening in Lancashire in August 2009 when the magnificent Andy Keogh sent a downward header from Nenad Milijas’ free-kick into the net having been afforded all the room in the world by his marker Paul Scharner.

Wild scenes of jubilation from players, management and up to 5,000 ecstatic fans greeted the final whistle at the DW Stadium. The victory was no more than Wolves – beaten by West Ham at Molineux on the opening day – deserved against new boss Roberto Martinez’ side.

Keogh had hit the woodwork with a sweet early shot and controversially was denied a clear penalty in the second half after being caught by Titus Bramble’s challenge, which earned him a thoroughly undeserved booking for diving. Wigan, too, felt aggrieved that Jason Scotland was upended in the penalty box by Karl Henry, but a draw would have been rough justice.